Client Reference Code: 2024-40016

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain journalistic experience in both the newsroom and the field? Do you want to pitch stories, deliver newscasts, and connect with your local community? Apply to be an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App. 

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As an Anchor/MMJ, you’ll build a vital connection between a story and your audience. From pitching stories to delivering engaging newscasts, your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of reporting and anchoring. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, accurate, character-driven content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST

Striking a balance between reporting and anchoringGoing into the field to discover original stories and delivering news in-studioTelling character-driven stories that resonate with local communitiesWorking across platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

Experience: Television news anchoring - 3+ years, Television news reporting - 5+ yearsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience Technical Skills: Video editing, still photography, social media marketingSkills: Reporting and anchoringAbilities: Managing multiple priorities effectively, lifting and carrying up to 30 poundsTravel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the communitySchedule: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidaysValid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Working Conditions

Works inside in a climate-controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions.

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeedDynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the companyTotal Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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Job Code : NJR312

2024-40016
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FCC Unit: 13530 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks Zip Code: 27604

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